Perform drama classes for 7-12s
Perform runs weekly drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 4–12 at Holy Trinity Parish Church on Upper Brook Street in Winchester. Thursday slots cover both age groups from 16:00 onwards; Saturday slots run from 09:30 through to 15:30. Every new child can attend a free trial session before committing to a block.
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About this class
Perform holds six weekly session slots at Holy Trinity Parish Church, covering both its age groups. The 4–7s can attend on Thursdays at 16:00–17:00 or 17:05–18:05, or on Saturday mornings at 09:30–11:00 or 11:15–12:45 — all four slots taught by Sam and Tom on Saturdays, and Sam and Kira on Thursdays. The 7–12s have a Thursday evening slot from 18:10 to 19:10 (Sam and Kira) and a Saturday afternoon from 14:00 to 15:30 (Sam and Tom, with Area Partner Sophie dropping in). The current summer term runs from 11 April to 18 July 2026, with no Thursday session on 28 May.
The two age groups follow different but parallel structures. For the 4–7s, each session moves through three sections: Move & Feel (dances, rapid-reaction games and yoga-inspired mirroring work on coordination and balance); Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps); and Create & Imagine (character explorations, storytelling and role-play improvisations). The 7–12s work through Acting & Improvising (drama games, vocal projection, physicality and accents), Movement & Dance (group exercises building to technical work), and Speech & Singing (vocal flexibility, musical reading and projection). Because class sizes are capped at 22 children with two Perform staff in the room throughout, most children get a solo or featured moment in the singing section.
This summer's themes reflect that split nicely. The 4–7s are aboard the good ship the Jammy Dodger for Mermaids & Pirates, while the 7–12s are working through The Dream — Perform's take on A Midsummer Night's Dream, populated by Oberon, Titania and an improbable cast of footballers, pop stars and celebrities.
Perform structures its curriculum around what it calls The 4 Cs — Confidence, Concentration, Communication and Coordination — woven into every activity. The rolling curriculum means there is no fixed entry point: children can join mid-term rather than waiting for a new block to start. Each week has a different focus. Parents receive a personalised Feedback Form written by the Producer and signed by Principal Lucy Quick, plus a weekly email outlining that week's theme. For 7–12s wanting to go further, additional options such as LAMDA classes and Challenge Awards are available through Perform.
What children take from performing arts classes varies; the above reflects the programme's published structure, not a guarantee of any individual outcome.
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Can we try a class before committing?
Yes. Every child is entitled to a free trial session, so you can see how your child gets on at Holy Trinity Parish Church before booking a block. You can arrange this through Perform's website, by phone, or directly with the class Producer.
Which age groups run at this venue?
Both of Perform's age groups run here. The 4–7s have four weekly slots — two on Thursday afternoons (16:00 and 17:05) and two on Saturday mornings (09:30 and 11:15). The 7–12s have a Thursday evening (18:10) and a Saturday afternoon (14:00). Perform notes that in the 4–7s class, a mixed age range creates more opportunities for growth — younger children are stretched by the group, while older ones gain from taking a lead. For the 7–12s, a child's character and confidence matter more than their precise age, so previous drama experience is not required.
What does a session involve?
For the 4–7s, each class covers three sections: Move & Feel (dances, games and yoga-inspired coordination work), Listen, Speak & Sing (specially composed songs, tongue-twisters and raps), and Create & Imagine (storytelling and role-play improvisations). The 7–12s work through Acting & Improvising, Movement & Dance, and Speech & Singing. Class size is capped at 22 children with two Perform staff in the room, and the content shifts every week within a termly theme. This summer the 4–7s theme is Mermaids & Pirates and the 7–12s theme is The Dream.
How are classes booked and paid for?
Classes are purchased in blocks of 10 or 20 sessions, or you can renew to the end of term. A monthly Direct Debit option is available, and Perform accepts childcare vouchers. A bursary scheme exists for families who need it — contact the office for details. New customers who join the mailing list can receive £30 off their first block of 10 classes.
What happens if we miss a session?
Missed sessions cannot be added to the end of a block. Perform does operate a make-up system, however: your child can attend a session at a different venue, subject to availability, as long as they remain enrolled. Cancellations with at least three days' notice convert to account credit rather than a refund.
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